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G493 DRX

1990 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,141 mi
Last recorded17,141 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 DRX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 17,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 16,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 14,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2011 14,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,854 miles

some play in steering rack front roll bar mountings perishing car standing long time?

Fail 31 Jul 2007 9,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play in steering rack front roll bar mountings perishing car standing long time?

Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,726 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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G493 DRX is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 77,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G493 DRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G493 DRX is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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